By Rev Clifford Chisha After making several failed attempts to cause Nehemiah and his team to stop rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem and the temple, Tobiah and Sanballat hired Shemaiah to mislead Nehemiah. Though not much is known about him, Shemaiah was most likely a priest and was an insider, he was part of Jerusalem. […]
By Rev Clifford Chisha If the army commander of the Aramian, Naaman was expecting to find someone to link him to a lasting solution to his skin disease, most likely his wife’s servant was out of question. Naaman’s wife had a young girl who was serving her. She had been taken captive by the Aramian […]
By Rev Clifford Chisha He was falsely implicated and imprisoned in a foreign land. An innocent prisoner without relatives to visit him, life must have been very difficult for Joseph. Two people, whose names are not mentioned but described by their previous occupation were confined in the same prison with Joseph. The chief cupbearer and […]
By Rev Clifford Chisha It is a rare but very important ability; understanding the times and knowing what needs to be done. Inability to understand the times and seasons has cost many, especially leaders. If one fails to read the times, they risk misleading themselves and others. Failure to understand the times and seasons can […]
By Rev Clifford Chisha There are times in life when parting company becomes necessary. Maintaining sound relationships when separation takes place is very important. There are various reasons why people part company. Some part company because of termination of contract, being fired, conflicts or disagreements, opportunities, growth or promotion. Whatever causes the separation, maintaining sound […]
By Rev Clifford Chisha There are times in life when we find ourselves in situations where we really need someone to be there for us or provide what we are unable to access due to the circumstances surrounding us. Times when those who are close to us feel ashamed to be associated with us or […]
…Dark side of people oriented leadership By REV CLIFFORD CHISHA He was arguably the most powerful warrior and army leader King David had. It’s like David was not ready to lose him despite the costly mistakes he made. The man was Joab, the commander who ended up killing David’s son, Absalom despite being instructed to […]
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